Oppresse
/əˈprɛs/
Definitions
- (v. (past participle)) Subjected to harsh and authoritarian treatment or control.
The group was oppresse by the regime for expressing dissent.
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Commentary
Commonly appears as the past participle of 'oppress' in legal contexts discussing human rights violations.
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